CVE-2010-0500

Name: CVE-2010-0500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-30T18:30:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue.". EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0500?

How severe is CVE-2010-0500?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0500?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-0500?

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Source: NVD / NIST